'Virat Kohli's dedication for the game is very evident and in fact defines him. The way he has lived his life like a monk'
The 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) will be headed by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) chancellor MC Pant and develop textbooks for classes 3 to 12.
Giving a strong indication of him turning up in India's World Cup opener against Australia in Chennai on Sunday, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went through an engaging net session on Thursday.
Mohammed Shami sizzled with a five-wicket haul in his first game of the World Cup.
'Salilda and my brother Hridaynath would deliberately make my compositions tough.' 'Their logic was, "You can do it, so why should we not compose accordingly?",' Lata Mangeshkar, who would have turned 94 today, September 28, 2023, once told Subhash K Jha.
'Dhanush is a unique talent.' 'There is no other person in the industry whom I envy as a writer and a director except Dhanush.'
Kohli also became the first batter ever to break the 700-run barrier in a single World Cup edition with one more game to go.
Ratan Tata is Maharashtra's first Udyog Ratna.
The 41-year-old Panesar also marked Shubman Gill to have a breakout tournament.
Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.
ODI has always brought the best out of me: Virat Kohli
From England's fiery all-rounder Ben Stokes to India's rising star Shubman Gill, and the ever-reliable Babar Azam from Pakistan, these cricketing maestros are ready to redefine the game.
Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.
The 70-year-old artiste, who was to perform at the Royal Festival Hall next month, had said that he was "shocked and appalled" at the rejection of his visa application.
Zubin Mehta, the globally-acclaimed Parsi conductor from Mumbai, music director emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and conductor emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is all set to flick that baton again in India.
A highly respected figure in the field of music, Balamuralikrishna featured in the popular national integration song "Miley Sur Mera Tumhara" in which he rendered Tamil lyrics.
A R Rahman, Mahesh Babu, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan and Sania Nehwal among others were part of the farewell party on Sunday.
Lovebirds Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal love to travel. Their recent outing was a trip to Naples in Italy.
'Each and every song added to the charm of Hero.'
Tale of two sports shops and unfulfilled dreams of a former hockey player
Bangladesh have beaten India three times in the last four ODIs -- twice in a bilateral series in December 2022 and then in the Asia Cup.
Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!
Mouni's favourite place... Soni-Mahesh celebrate their anniversary... Tovino's fanboy moment...
Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?
Karan Johar has wrapped up the shooting of his film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and he's understandably emotional.
The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.
Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.
'I had the great honor of meeting her back in 2017 at Buckingham Palace. Rest in peace Your Majesty.'
Both Dravid, now the team's head coach, and senior batter Kohli reminisced about the game that took place more than two decades ago.
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar said India will be happy with the Oval pitch when they take on Australia in the WTC Final.
Besides being awarded Padma bhushan in 2011, Madavoor had also received the Sangeet Nataka akademi award in 1997, Kerala Kalamandalam award among others and had performed the world over.
Once again CSK skipper MS Dhoni was asked at the toss whether it was his last IPL and his response was welcomed with a loud roar by fans at the Ekana Sports City.
India could field three spinners against Australia in the final.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hailed Shubman Gill as the next big thing in Indian cricket.
IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.
Lionel Messi didn't enjoy his time with the Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain.
Well-known Kathakali exponent, Padma Shri Kizhpadam Kumaran Nair passed away in a private hospital in Perinthalmanna, Kerala, early on Thursday
'Great to catch up with the maestro who looks in fine fettle - @msdhoni,' Ravi tweeted.
The legendary Muttiah Muralitharan opened up on the Indian team ahead of this year's ODI World Cup.
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